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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. Apple · Fruit crops · bred by Richard Callahan

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a natural bud mutation of the Gala variety. The tree is characterized by moderate vigor, which is 10–15% lower than that of other Gala mutations, allowing for higher planting density. The branches possess rigidity and require the formation of proper crotch angles.

The fruits have a bright red color with characteristic stripes and intense uniform coloration. The fruit flesh is juicy and tender, with a sweet taste. The variety is intended for commercial use and the fresh market, demonstrating resistance to sunburn in warm climate conditions.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

QZ

terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 5 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Richard Callahan 1 Developed the variety
Applicant
RKD LLC, US 1 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
RKD LLC, US 1 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
PG Tijana Živanović 6 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • UA Ukraine Terminated

    № 20263010

    Application
    7 July 2020
    Registration
    23 July 2021
    Terminated
    12 September 2025
  • RS Serbia Active

    № 320-04-1305/2021-11

    Application
    11 February 2021
    Registration
    27 May 2021

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

United States of America № 14756078_2
Active
  1. Application filed 28 July 2015
  2. Registered 5 December 2017
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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